128 Kenya releases Somali pirates en masse despite warnings
Logistics Middle East
JUNE 27, 2015
Kenya has repatriated 62 Somali pirates who have served their jail sentences amid record low pirate activity in Gulf of Aden
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Qatar and Kenya strengthen maritime ties
Logistics Middle East
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Direct shipping line to be established between two nations
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TNT Express Kenya appoints new country general manager
Logistics Middle East
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
Karanja Njoroge previously held senior management roles in the region
Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Africa
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Herein, the authors focus their discussion on ten selected economies: Algeria, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania. As you might know, I had the great opportunity to travel to East Africa several times, where I gave logistics and supply chain management lectures ( see my previous post ). In spite of a lot of desperation, I was somewhat heartened by many developments I observed.
See How Vivienne Westwood, Karen Walker, Mimco and sass & bide support artisans in East AFrica: introducing Ethical Fashion Initiative + Sourcemap
Sourcemap
MARCH 20, 2017
We're proud to have been selected by the Ethical Fashion Initiative (Motto: Not Charity - Just Work) as the software for RISEmap: an online traceability platform highlighting the brands who support artisans in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia through their supply chains.
Global Logistics—January 2016
Inbound Logistics
JANUARY 27, 2016
Shippers unprepared for supply chain disruptions; China wants pirate hunting base in Horn of Africa; bringing cargo into Kenya; India ramps up transportation infrastructure development; air cargo carriers seek to cut costs without sacrificing growth; Amazon invests in India; China’s greenest supply chains; international shrimp supply chain linked to human trafficking and slavery; World Trade Organization rules to abolish agricultural subsidies; Mexico and U.S.
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Out of Africa
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 4, 2013
One of my favorite presentations at the event was by Francis Marabula, Executive head of Supply Chain, Safaricom, Kenya. He spoke of M-Pesa and the evolution of new models for mobile commerce in Kenya. The M-Pesa mobile application now represents 30% of GDP in Kenya with 60,000 outlets. Global multinational companies have a dilemma.
Project cargo complexities simplified
20Cube Logistics
DECEMBER 29, 2019
Project cargo in 20Cube in Uganda and Kenya is carried seamlessly, irrespective of the size and complexity of the cargo. The most important job of a freight forwarding company is to deliver the consignment on the agreed date. If the consignment is not delivered on time, it’s a loss to the receiving party. Well, some cargos’ are special and require an eye for detail and prior planning to implement the whole operation. Such special deliveries are known as ‘Project Cargo’.
Global Logistics—August 2016
Inbound Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2016
Mexico Unified Cargo Processing removes border wait times; CRBC struggles to win local support in Kenya; PwC releases Q2 Transportation and Logistics M&A report
Neptune join Jacob Bliksted's epic kite surfing mission
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
Dubai maritime security company Neptune has sponsored Jacob Bliksted, who is kite surfing a minimum of 1,000km between Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya
The Remarkable Supply Chain of the Coffee Bean
Unleashed
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Coffee retailers Campos Coffee source their beans from Kenya to Columbia to Brazil. For so many people, coffee is a staple of their everyday routine. And its popularity is apparent in the global market — global coffee production reached 158.6 million 60-kilogram bags in 2018, up from 148.6 million 60-kilogram bags in 2015. In fact, the average per capita consumption stands at 1.0 kg in 2019. Within each cup of coffee, there are approximately 70 coffee beans.
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E-Commerce Takes Off in Developing Countries
Elementum
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Smartphone use in countries like India and Kenya is growing rapidly as companies like Xiaomi offer more affordable models aimed at users in developing countries. Investors and research groups are optimistic about countries like Nigeria and Kenya, whose burgeoning middle classes have the capital to spend on foreign-made goods. E-commerce is expanding at lightning speed. Consumers around the world are expected to spend around U.S. 1.672 trillion online this year—about 7.3%
Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Kenya. The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.
Why Hunger Is A Logistics Issue?
Abivin
DECEMBER 29, 2019
In Kenya, sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and even in the U.S Hunger is considered to exist only in poor countries, and the common belief of what causes hunger is just the lack of food. Even though most people assume that hunger is the consequences of inefficient food production, that’s usually not the case. Even the poorest areas in the world have enough raw food to feed people. and Europe, there are nearly 800 million hungry people because food is mainly out of reach.
Checklist for working capital management
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Kenya. 10 questions to assess working capital management. Working capital management revolves around inventory, debtors and creditors. Some companies generate cash so quickly that they can even achieve negative working capital. Supply Chain Media and software vendor Slimstock have developed this checklist for working capital management. >>Please >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button.
Rethinking your optimum
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Kenya. Rethink your optimum: Prepare your supply chain for the challenges of 2017 and beyond. Advanced analytics and optimization technology is the game-changing advantage that will push you past the competition – giving your business more agility, higher accuracy and sharper insights to maximize your revenue. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets.
Checklist for Global Trade Management
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Kenya. 10 questions about Global Trade Management. Managing the activities comprising a supply chain is becoming more difficult with the growth of trade and increased regulation. Supply Chain Movement and software supplier Amber Road have put together this checklist for Global Trade Management. >>Please >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button. Checklist for Global Trade Management.
White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Kenya. Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain. Surprised?
White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Kenya. Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain. Surprised?
Why Hunger Is A Logistics Issue?
Abivin
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
In Kenya, sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and even in the U.S Hunger is considered to exist only in poor countries, and the common belief of what causes hunger is just the lack of food. Even though most people assume that hunger is the consequences of inefficient food production, that’s usually not the case. Even the poorest areas in the world have enough raw food to feed people. and Europe, there are nearly 800 million hungry people because food is mainly out of reach.
La carte du commerce international 2016 / Global Trade Map 2016 in French
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Kenya. Les accords commerciaux et leurs risques d’un point de vue UE. Amber Road, leader des solutions de gestion du commerce international (GTM), et Supply Chain Movement ont collaboré ensemble pour établir cette carte de commerce international 2016 qui montre les accords commerciaux actuels de l’UE et les risques potentiels pour le commerce. Uncovering and mitigating trade risks in international operations.
Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 3, 2016
Kenya. More shippers today appear to be outsourcing some or all of their logistics. How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? This C.H. Robinson whitepaper can help companies decide, set reasonable expectations for what outsourcing can contribute to their organisation, and how much of a role a company will need to play to achieve the successful business outcome they seek. About C.H. Robinson. Robinson help companies simplify their global supply chains.
Checklist Regelkonforme Lieferketten/Global Trade Management
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 27, 2015
Kenya. 11 Fragen zum Global Trade Management / 11 questions about Global Trade Management. Der globale Handel wächst – und mit ihm die Regulierung. Das effiziente Management von Lieferketten wird dadurch immer weiter erschwert. Gemeinsam mit Supply Chain Movement hat Amber Road eine Checkliste entwickelt: Testen Sie Ihr Global Trade Management! Managing the activities comprising a supply chain is becoming more difficult with the growth of trade and increased regulation.
How We Can Leverage Blockchain to Increase Transparency in Supply Chains
EcoVadis
JUNE 3, 2018
In their example, shipping one container of flowers from Kenya to Rotterdam involves about 200 documents, from the local mills and export authorities to the port workers, customs agents and distributors. Blockchain, the innovative technology that powers the digital currency market, has gained prominence since the introduction of the cryptocurrency bitcoin in 2008. Soon after, banking institutes and financial markets began adopting blockchain to increase security and mitigate risks.
Talent development essential for supply chain leaders
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 24, 2016
Kenya. Recruiting raw talent is ‘extremely challenging’. Supply chain leaders have gained an ever-stronger position in the world of business over recent years. Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. Here, a number of leading companies show that it is possible to take a structural and creative approach to talent development.
Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Kenya. A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way. These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Together with service provider Arvato, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for high-tech supply chains, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please
Mind Map for Order Management 2.0
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Kenya. Global competition is forcing companies to optimally manage the orders they have scored. Supply chain execution software can coordinate the necessary alignment process between the various systems within the network. Together with MP Objects, supplier of supply chain software, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap for innovative order management, including a handy description of the route and with road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please
Supply Chain Secrets Going Global – But Where Should we Share Them?
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 19, 2020
Kenya. Sharing Supply Chain Secrets Globally My Goal for 2020. Anybody who knows me well is aware that in addition to working with my wonderful colleagues at the Logistics Bureau, I run several spin-off businesses. One of those is Supply Chain Secrets, an educational company in the Logistics Bureau group, which exists purely to share practical guidance with companies and individuals wishing to improve their supply chain knowledge and expertise. “I
China’s COVID-19 Vaccines to Benefit Africa
Logistics Trends and Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2020
In terms of airports, Chinese investments have benefited those in Kenya, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, Togo, and Sierra Leone.
Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 19, 2016
Kenya. The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise.
Who said supply chains are boring?: IBM 2011 Corporate.
Supply Chains Rock
JULY 2, 2012
And we launched assessments for the first time in Turkey, Russia, Nigeria, Kenya and Indonesia. Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle.
Strategic moves among logistics providers
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Kenya. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. these are the main conclusions from Supply Chain Movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl subway map europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers.
Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Kenya. Customers are becoming more demanding all the time: they increasingly expect personalised offers, available globally and round the clock. Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level.
Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Kenya. Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, and supported by Supply Chain Media, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.
Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Kenya. Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.
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